The Chirping Moms

Happy Mother’s Day: Thoughts On My 10th Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day: Thoughts On My 10th Mother’s Day

Today’s my 10th Mothers Day: a decade of being celebrated as my role as a mom. I’m a big fan of milestones and anniversaries. It’s a time to stop and realize you’ve hit another benchmark in your life and something to celebrate. A decade of holding the same job is certainly something to commemorate and look back on how you’ve… Read More

To Miles on Your 3rd Birthday

To Miles on Your 3rd Birthday

Dear Miles, Today you are 3 years old. Like last year and the year before: you fill each and every day with joy. You’ve been our smiley, happy little guy since you were born and this year you’ve grown into the silliest member of the family. You make us all laugh every day. Time is flying by and perhaps in… Read More

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

By: Kristin Orr To the superheroes that don’t wear capes, Yes, moms… I’m talking to you! If you are a mother and didn’t immediately think this letter was written for you, then you must be incredibly modest. You know you’re a superhero, but sometimes [most times] moms need a reminder of how your superpowers are real and the children you’re… Read More

With You From The Start

With You From The Start

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by EverywhereAgency on behalf of Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. When I was at Carter’s the other day, picking out Easter outfits for the kids, I realized something: I’ve been shopping there for exactly 25 years. 25 years ago, a Carter’s opened near the house I grew up in and… Read More

4 Kids 5 and Under

4 Kids 5 and Under

Let me start by saying, I survived. I survived 4 kids 5 and under and it may have taken me 2 years to sit down and write about it, but I figured maybe it would be better if we all knew I came out ok before I shared (ha!). As of last week,  I have kids that are 2, 3,… Read More